Squamous intraepithelial neoplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition that involves abnormal changes in the cells lining the esophagus. The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. “Squamous” refers to the type of cells affected, which are flat cells normally lining the inner surface of the esophagus. …
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High grade squamous dysplasia is a precancerous condition that affects the squamous cells lining the inside of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach). These squamous cells typically form a smooth, protective layer known as the squamous epithelium. In high grade squamous dysplasia, the cells look significantly abnormal when …
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Low grade squamous dysplasia of the esophagus is a precancerous condition in which the cells lining the inside of the esophagus show abnormal growth. These cells are called squamous cells, and they normally form a thin, protective layer called the squamous epithelium. In low grade squamous dysplasia, the squamous cells begin to grow and look …
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Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a type of cancer that develops from gland-forming cells in an area of abnormal tissue called intestinal metaplasia. These cells are not normally found in the esophagus but can appear when the lining of the esophagus is repeatedly exposed to stomach acid. This cancer almost always starts in the lower …
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